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If cooling towers had a rulebook for staying safe, compliant, and outbreak-free, the Water Management Plan (WMP) would be it.
Legionella doesn’t usually show up because someone made one big mistake. It shows up because of a handful of small, preventable gaps—missed monitoring, unclear responsibilities, inconsistent treatment, or “we’ve always done it this way” thinking. A solid Water Management Plan closes those gaps before they turn into a real problem.
At ChemREADY, Water Management Plans are one of the most important tools we use to help facilities stay ahead of Legionella risk—especially when cooling towers are involved.
A Water Management Plan is a written, site-specific roadmap for how your cooling tower system is operated, monitored, and maintained to control Legionella growth.
It answers questions like:
Instead of relying on memory, tribal knowledge, or assumptions, a WMP puts everything in one place—clearly documented and consistently followed.
Cooling towers are one of the highest-risk building systems for Legionella amplification and transmission. Warm water, air exposure, biofilm formation, and complex piping create ideal conditions if controls aren’t tight.
A Water Management Plan for a cooling tower isn’t just a nice extra—it’s the difference between proactive risk control and reactive emergency response after a positive test or, worse, an outbreak
When something goes wrong, investigators don’t just ask if you treated the tower. They ask how you managed risk—and that’s where the WMP becomes critical.
A Water Management Plan only works if it reflects how your system really operates. ChemREADY can review your current plan and identify gaps before they become problems.
Yes, Water Management Plans support compliance with standards like ASHRAE 188—but their value goes far beyond checking a regulatory box.
A well-built WMP helps facilities:
And quietly, but importantly—it also protects you when questions arise. Documentation matters.
One of the most common problems we see? Copy-and-paste Water Management Plans.
Every cooling tower system is different. Water chemistry, usage patterns, operating schedules, and risk factors all vary. A generic template may look good on paper, but it often fails where it matters most: real-world application.
At ChemREADY, we develop custom Water Management Plans based on:
The goal isn’t just to have a plan—it’s to have one that people actually use.
Clear documentation, defined responsibilities, and verified monitoring protect both people and organizations. ChemREADY builds Water Management Plans aligned with ASHRAE 188 and real-world operation.
A Water Management Plan isn’t something you write once and forget about.
Cooling towers change. Operations shift. Equipment gets replaced. Seasonal startup and shutdown cycles introduce new risks. A good WMP evolves alongside your system.
That’s why ongoing review, verification, and updates are just as important as the initial plan development—and why many facilities choose to partner with experts who live and breathe water systems.
ChemREADY works with facilities to develop and support Water Management Plans that are:
Whether you’re starting from scratch, updating an existing plan, or trying to figure out why your current approach feels clunky or ineffective—we help make Legionella management practical, not overwhelming.
Bottom line: Legionella control doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when there’s a plan—and when that plan is built for your system, not just the rulebook.
If you’d like assistance developing or reviewing a Water Management Plan for your cooling tower, ChemREADY is here to help.
ChemREADY develops site-specific Water Management Plans that support Legionella prevention, testing response, and long-term system control.
